2 lg. or 3 sm. eggs
1 c. salad oil
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
3 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
4 c. sliced apples, tart cooking apples
1/2 c. nuts (optional)

Beat eggs and oil until light and fluffy. Add rest of ingredients, except apples and nuts, and beat until well blended. Mix in apples and nuts with a spoon. Bake in greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan at 350 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes.

FROSTING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
6 tbsp. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. milk

Beat until smooth and spread on cooled cake.